sheugh

noun

ˈshüḵ How to pronounce sheugh (audio)
Definition of sheughnext
chiefly Scottish
as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth fell into a sheugh while rambling over the Scottish moors

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  1. ditch
  2. trench
  3. gutter
Noun
  • Once again Skinner is in the ditch with goal share (minute sample size).
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Tragically, her life would end as the man who was stuck in a ditch pulled a gun on her, and fatally shot her.
    Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of ditch
Noun
  • Re-signing Austin Corbett and Cade Mays to compete at center is a logical, cost-effective strategy that seems to align with the way the Panthers will approach their already expensive trench group.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Ukrainian drones observed some Russians advancing as far as a key trench anchoring Ukrainian positions just east of Leonidovo in the no-man’s-land along the 250-square-mile salient Ukrainian troops occupy in Kursk.
    David Axe, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of trench
Noun
  • Instead, consider investing in gutter clips, velcro ties, removable adhesive hooks, or even temporary plastic conduits to mount the Christmas lights.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Its copper gutters will eventually patina over time, a conscious choice that's meant to accentuate the beautiful cedar shake roof.
    Alexis Clinton, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of gutter
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“Sheugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheugh. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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